Quote Originally Posted by jon1959 View Post
I agree that Doucas has gone over a line a few times in this thread with language that cannot be justified, but please save us from the one eyed sanctimonious bollux that you and James specialise in.

You were happy to leave Goslow’s Grenfell candle burning on the site for weeks and you have no concern for racist, Nazi propaganda taking root. Not a squeak!

But if someone goes OTT in challenging your core conservative beliefs you get a touch of the vapours! Citizens Nephew is right. As is Splot Parker and Paul Evans. This is a thread that has focused on the selfish decisions of a generation with relative political and financial power - screwing the world for those that come after. Many of us on both sides of the argument are part of that generation and some of us share a sense of responsibility and shame.

And to repeat what others have said, Doucas is not wishing death on individuals of a certain age, but a generational change so that other values and priorities might come to the top. It will happen naturally. You don’t have to feel so personally offended by the prospect!
Peoples views and political opinions do seem to change as they get older also, not just more cemented either. Everyone thinks they can change the world in their early 20’s, go to Glastonbury bla bla, go on marches against whatever government is in power ( poll tax riots/bush and Blair’s war in Iraq etc) but often seem to mellow out when they have kids and responsibilities and bills to pay. I imagine by the time your in your 50’s and 60’s it could change further but I’m not there yet……I guess by then oldies have more pressing concerns?